We join readers everywhere in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton. A champion for education and literacy, she inspired generations of young readers. Let’s honor her legacy by continuing to “inspire kids to dream more, care more, and learn more.” 📚❤️

▶️ Changes to federal student aid took effect on 7/1. NEA's webinar on 8/24 at 6 p.m. will have educator-specific updates for staying on track to receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness 👇 https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/what-you-need-know-about-student-debt-relief

What You Need to Know About Student Debt Relief | NEA

Join our webinar on August 24 to learn the latest updates from our student debt experts.

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Congratulations to our Maryland union brother Patrick Moran, the next international president of AFSCME! ✊ thedailyrecord.com/2026/08/20/a...

MD state employee union leader elected international president

Patrick Moran, president of the Maryland chapter of AFSCME, was elected to serve as the union’s international president.

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Maryland students are making some of the fastest academic gains in the country. Read more from MSEA Executive Director, Sean Johnson: marylandeducators.org/inside-msea-with-sean-johnson-the-blueprint-for-marylands-future-is-working-to-improve-student-outcomes.

Montgomery County's Gina Miller found that seeing Shakespeare come to life helped ninth graders connect more with the story. Thanks to a NEA Foundation grant, her students saw Romeo and Juliet prior to reading the play. marylandeducators.org/3-questions-gina-miller-montgomery-county-english-teacher.

MSEA President Paul Lemle reminds us that reducing the effects of poverty is essential to student success. Investing in students means giving every child the support they need to learn and thrive. Read more: marylandeducators.org/where-we-stand-on-attacking-poverty-with-msea-president-paul-lemle.

🏆 Big congratulations to the Society of Future Educators (SOFE) Aspiring Educators chapter at Morgan State University! They made history as the first-ever recipients of the Outstanding HBCU/MSI Chapter Award at the GramAE Awards this week. Way to represent, future MSEA leaders!

MSEA members gathered at this year's Racial Social Justice Summit to learn and build strategies for creating schools and unions rooted in equity and belonging. Participants left inspired and ready to turn ideas into action. Read more: marylandeducators.org/recap-mseas-racial-social-justice-summit.

As ballots continue to be counted, educators and educator-recommended candidates showed up in big ways on Election Day! 💪 Get the latest on the candidates (and educators!) advancing to the general election in November 👇 https://marylandeducators.org/educator-recommended-candidates-win-primary-races/

Educator-Recommended Candidates Win Primary Races – Maryland State Education Association

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Public schools are “gardens of the future,” says Washington County's Dottie Gruhler. She helps families and advocates for students and parents every day. 💪 Read more: marylandeducators.org/the-good-trouble-questionnaire-dottie-gruhler-washington-county-registered-behavior-technician

‼️2026 ESP Summer Organizing Canvass Kick-Off‼️ ✅Door-to-door canvassing in the rain to meet members and potential members ✅Conversations about a $25/hour minimum wage, better contracts, and more ✅Standing up for a living wage, fairness, and respect for every ESP in Maryland! #espbillofrights

YOUR APPLE BALLOT. Don’t leave home without it! When you go to your polling place today, take your 🍎 Apple Ballot 🍎 with you. If you don’t have yours yet, visit MDAppleBallot.com for your county’s pro-public education ballot!

It’s training day at MSEA as we prep for our ESP Bill of Rights membership and power-building campaign across Maryland this summer. With a solid 7,000 individual endorsements, we’re focused on engaging high numbers of support staff in one-on-one conversations. Look for us in your neighborhood!

🌞 We've extended the registration deadline for SLC through June 26! Get ready for three days of learning and organizing at the Maritime Conference Center, July 28–30. There's still time left to register, but don't wait—secure your spot today! 🌴 Visit marylandeducators.org/slc2026 to register.

🎨 MSEA is proud to support the High School Juried Art Show at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Congratulations to the talented student artists from George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, who earned this year's top honors. Read more: marylandeducators.org/celebrating-young-artists.

Read all about the special celebration for Estelle Moore, a second-grade teacher at Greencastle Elementary School in Montgomery County Public Schools, for her extraordinary 55 years of service and impact on generations of students! marylandeducators.org/55-years-in-the-classroom-and-still-counting.

🔬 How I Teach: AP Biology teacher Noel Pauller of Anne Arundel County Public Schools uses phenomena-based storylines to spark curiosity and move students from test prep to real scientific inquiry. Read more: marylandeducators.org/how-i-teach-phenomena-based-storylines-and-sparking-curiosity.

Thank you to @elfreth.house.gov for hosting an education roundtable at MSEA yesterday! When educators are at the table, better decisions are made for our students and schools.

Donald Trump & Linda McMahon are moving the Office for Civil Rights & programs that support students with disabilities out of USDE. Join NEA's town hall tomorrow to learn more: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/defend-promise-town-hall-protect-students-disabilities

Defend the Promise: Town hall to Protect Students with Disabilities | NEA

Join our town hall to learn about the impacts of moving the Office for Civil Rights and the programs that support students with disabilities and their families out of the Department of Education.

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🎬 Coming soon: a new documentary celebrating MSEA’s 168-year history! Stay tuned! Read the latest edition of ActionLine to learn more: marylandeducators.org/documentary-to-feature-mseas-168-year-history.

School board elections matter. That’s why our union has a thorough process for making recommendations about the leaders who will help shape teaching and learning conditions, educator pay, and so much more. Read more: marylandeducators.org/majorities-on-13-boards-of-education-at-stake-this-election.

From rising grocery bills to underfunded schools, educators and students are paying the price. That's why educators are standing together for fully funded public schools and an economy that works for everyone—not just the billionaires. marylandeducators.org/facing-the-billionaire-crisis.

🤖 For better or worse, AI is impacting our schools. Educators must have a voice in decisions that impact jobs, student privacy, academic integrity, and learning. Read guidance on AI from MSEA’s legal team: marylandeducators.org/preparing-for-ai-workforce-and-classroom-impact.

Schools should be 100% safe for every student and their families—not the setting for traumatizing family separations. https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/ice-immigration-arrest-school-graduation-maryland/

ICE arrests 2 adults at Baltimore preschool graduation

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested two adults on the campus of a public Baltimore school Thursday, school and city officials confirmed.

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When students needed access to healthy food, Dorchester County’s Hydeia Green started a community garden. Now, she's fighting for ESP rights, stronger schools, and thriving communities. Read more: marylandeducators.org/my-turn-hydeia-green-dorchester-county-media-specialist-instructional-assistant.

Gov. Moore should continue his record of standing strong against private school vouchers and not opt Maryland in to the Trump administration's vouchers scheme. https://marylandeducators.org/msea-and-education-advocates-urge-governor-to-not-opt-in-to-federal-private-school-voucher-program/

MSEA and Education Advocates Urge Governor to Not Opt in to Federal Private School Voucher Program - Maryland State Education Association

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA and Education Advocates Urge Governor to Not Opt in to Federal Private School Voucher Program Gov. Moore—along with governors across the country—need to decide whether to ...

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🏳️‍🌈 Every LGBTQ+ student deserves a school where they feel safe, seen, and free to be themselves. Repost if you agree. #PrideMonth

🎉 It's finally here! MSEA’s 14th Annual Educator Appreciation Day in Annapolis is TOMORROW, May 30. Come celebrate with us. We've got giveaways and prizes ready to go! No RSVP. Totally free. Just stop by! MSEA HQ | This Saturday | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. marylandeducators.org/educator-appreciation-day-2

☀️ Recharge, reconnect, and gear up for the new school year at MSEA’s Summer Jumpstart! Join fellow educators July 8–10 in Pikesville for three days of inspiration, practical tools, and collaboration. ✨ Learn more and register today! marylandeducators.org/summer-jumpstart

Check out this exclusive offer on professional development resources available to MSEA members from VESi! Purchase an annual course subscription and take up to 9 credits for only $275. Already have a subscription? Enroll in your summer course today and learn more at virtualeduc.com/msea